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Stoltenberg: NATO stands with Ukraine today, tomorrow, and for as long as it takes

20 April 2023 16:31 (UTC +04:00)

"This morning I visited the Ukrainian town of Bucha and I was “deeply moved” by what I saw there," NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg said this at a joint press conference with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky in Kyiv, APA reports citing NATO.

Mr Stoltenberg underlined NATO’s enduring support for Ukraine as it continues to defend itself.

"More than a year after the invasion, Russia's war of aggression continues to cause untold suffering for humanity, with relentless attacks on homes and hospitals, playgrounds and power plants.

Russian atrocities continue against the Ukrainian people today and those responsible must be held to account.

I am here today with a simple message: NATO stands with Ukraine.

We stood with you after the illegal annexation of Crimea in 2014. We stand with you in the heroic struggle against the Russian invaders and in defense of your country. We will stand by you tomorrow as you rebuild and work for the bright future of the Ukrainian people.

NATO stands with you today, tomorrow, and for as long as it takes,” stressed Mr Stoltenberg.